The bill amends section 83(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada that regulates prizefighting, which had not been updated since 1934. Specifically, it clarifies the propriety of promoting MMA events in Canada.

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“This is a major development for the sport of mixed martial arts as we now have a consistent legislative framework for Canada and its provinces,” UFC Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright said. “The UFC thanks Senator Bob Runciman for spearheading this initiative and MP Massimo Pacetti for piloting this through the House of Commons. We’re also appreciative of MP Ryan Leef’s support throughout this entire process.”

MMA is currently sanctioned provincially in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. It is sanctioned municipally within Alberta, New Brunswick, and the Northwest Territories. The UFC stated in its release its goal is to have the sport regulated in all 10 provinces and 3 territories.

@myerscurtis yes. The province or cities still needs to sanction and regulate – but now they can so without any legal concern.